Driver, Bus Driver, Transportation

Overview

Driver/Operator – Bus Driver position in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The selected candidate will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for passengers while upholding professionalism and customer service standards.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Pay Scale
• Starting pay $21.40 with progression to $29.19 over 4 years

• Start - $21.40
• 90 days - $21.72
• 1 year - $22.66
• 2 years - $23.44
• 3 years - $24.02
• 4 years - $29.19

• Full-time employees are entitled to vacation time according to the schedule below
• Vacation: up to 5 days per year
• After one full year of service: 5 days
• After two full years of service: 10 days
• After five full years of service: 15 days
• After ten full years of service: 20 days
• After twenty full years of service: 25 days
• Paid Sick Leave:
  Eight (8) hours per sick/personal day for full-time employees; six (6) hours for part-time employees
• Medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, and 401k retirement benefits
• 10 paid company holidays

• Safety-Focused Operations:
  Follow designated routes and schedules, adhere to safety protocols and traffic regulations
• Passenger Care:
  Assist passengers, ensure smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation
• Vehicle Vigilance:
  Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report maintenance issues, maintain cleanliness and safety equipment readiness
• Adherence to Protocols:
  Enforce seat belt use, maintain emergency preparedness, and comply with regulatory mandates
• Other duties as required

• 21 years or older
• Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsement
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical where applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis

• Work outside in varying temperatures and conditions; 100% of the job is performed outside; may work alone and in remote locations
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk long distances and on sloped or uneven surfaces
• Push/pull objects up to 50 pounds; lift up to 50 lbs; may bend, kneel, or crouch to access equipment
• Withstand heavy traffic areas; tolerate dust, vehicle fumes, and noise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and will provide accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities if needed during the application process.

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen

Transdev operates transportation systems for cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. with a team of 32,000 across 400 locations and more than 17,000 vehicles. Transdev is a global mobility company with operations in 19 countries and 110,000 team members worldwide.